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| Regional jail officers alleged to have injured inmates |
| By dailymail.com - Jared Hunt |
| Published: 11/27/2012 |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Several correctional officers at Western Regional Jail are on suspension over allegations they severely injured an inmate, and one state official is concerned that a "buddy system" among guards is keeping other misconduct from being punished. Joe DeLong, executive director of the state Regional Jail Authority, promised "swift action" on the allegations in front of a legislative panel in Charleston Monday. He expects some people will lose their jobs for helping to cover up wrongdoing. During his monthly presentation before the Legislature's interim Regional Jail Oversight Committee, DeLong was asked what led to a large number of suspensions at the Western Regional Jail. Of the approximately 20 corrections officers currently on suspension, DeLong said 15 worked at Western. Four were caught with some type of contraband in their possession, and DeLong said officials were investigating whether the officers were trying to sell to inmates. Read More. |
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